Hi, I’m CLAIRE.
I offer a safe, inclusive environment where you can explore what’s coming up for you, move through challenges at your own pace, and deepen your sense of self-acceptance and healing. If you're feeling stuck or disconnected, we’ll work together to find clarity and meaningful change. My approach is intuitive and collaborative, I meet you where you are, honoring your experience and walking alongside you with care and respect for your unique path.
Areas of ExperiencE
I have specific experience working with individuals facing challenges such as:
- LGBTQIA + Identity: Supporting individuals in exploring and affirming their identities in a safe and affirming space.
- Gender Exploration: Assisting in the journey of gender identity and expression, promoting self-acceptance.
- Self-Acceptance: Exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with greater understanding and compassion, while developing a more accepting relationship with yourself.
-LGBTQIA+ Support For Teens: Creating a supportive space for LGBTQIA+ teens and adults to explore identity, relationships, self-acceptance, and the unique challenges they may experience.
-Support for Parents of LGBTQIA+ Youth: Supporting parents as they navigate questions, emotions, and changes related to their child’s LGBTQIA+ identity, while fostering understanding, connection, and supportive family relationships.
My Approach
I approach each session with curiosity, compassion, and respect for your individual experience. I believe that therapy can help you better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and develop the tools you need to move forward. My role is to offer a supportive space where you can explore what you’re experiencing, make sense of what’s happening, and discover what works best for you. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities to create a personalized approach based on your unique needs, goals, and stage of life. These Include:
-Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and patterns as they arise, while developing skills to manage stress and navigate difficult emotions.
-Attachment-Based Therapy: Understanding how early relationships and experiences can influence the ways we connect with ourselves and others, including patterns in communication, trust, and relationships.
-Creative Arts Therapies: Utilizing artistic expression as a means of understanding and processing your thoughts and feelings.
-IFS-Informed Parts Work: Exploring the different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and reactions, while building greater self-awareness, flexibility, and a stronger sense of self.
My Mission
At the heart of my work is the belief that meaningful connection allows for true transformation. My mission is to support you in discovering more compassionate, authentic ways of being with yourself and engaging with the world around you. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing and build a safe, grounded space for healing and personal growth.
